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Price range: $8,400 - $11,650 Price range: $8,400 - $11,650
Couples usually spend $10,000 Couples usually spend $10,000
Reception
$3,500 starting price
Ceremony
$3,500 starting price
Bar service
$40 per person
Reception
$3,500 starting price
Ceremony
$3,500 starting price
Bar service
$40 per person

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About

On WeddingWire since 2020

The Whiskey Factory is a banquet hall wedding venue situated in Detroit, MI. Found within the confines of a historic downtown property, this one-of-kind location operates as both a premier event space and an operational spirit distillery. Spread out over 7,000 square foot with a stunningly ornate industrial interior, it offers couples a unique venue to create unforgettable celebrations. It features a range of facilities and an event coordination team to help you every step of the way. Every inch of this venue exudes a sense of vintage style that combines the rustic with the modern. Whiskey barrels line the walls and it even features an original vintage bar constructed in the 1920s. Originally designed as a brewery for the Goebel Brewing Company in the 1930s, it became an ice-cream factory after prohibition turned Detroit into a dry city. Over the years it has retained its industrial loft layout but certain features have been added to give it a sense of modern chic charm. The Whiskey Factory is perfect for celebrating every stage of your wedding, from your walk down the aisle right through to the last dance. With its spacious layout, it can accommodate gatherings of up to 250 guests, with room for a dance floor and live entertainment. The event coordination team will help you every step of the way, offering a range of preferred local vendors from caterers to florists. As it is a functioning distillery, there are also a variety of beverage packages to choose from, including artisan cocktails featuring spirits crafted in-house. Whatever your dream wedding looks like this superb venue will provide a timeless backdrop that will ensure that you savor every last drop.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$3,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Clean Up
Glassware
Parking

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$40

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

5

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Liquor
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What event items are available?

Lighting

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
December
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Reviews of The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
36 Reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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The Whiskey Factory at Detroit City Distillery is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The unique industrial vibe and customizable space make it a popular choice. The staff, including Alyssa, Amelia, Bethany, Caitlyn, Madison, and others, are praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. The delicious food and signature cocktails, made in-house at the distillery, are also highly praised. Overall, reviewers had a fantastic

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The Whiskey Factory at Detroit City Distillery is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The unique industrial vibe and customizable space make it a popular choice. The staff, including Alyssa, Amelia, Bethany, Caitlyn, Madison, and others, are praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. The delicious food and signature cocktails, made in-house at the distillery, are also highly praised. Overall, reviewers had a fantastic

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Mark S. Sent on 01/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding venue in Detroit!

We are so grateful we were able to have our wedding ceremony and reception at The Whiskey Factory - Detroit City Distillery. From the moment we booked the venue to the time the last guest left, the team at The Whiskey Factory made us feel like we were the only two people on earth getting married that day. Bethany was a dream to work with for the planning, and her cohort Alyssa is also top notch. No call went unanswered, no email not promptly returned, and no detail was missed. The day of your wedding is always a little nerve wracking, and to see the entire team pull it off so seamlessly was beyond impressive. We talked to several other venues and none of them seemed as dialed in as the staff at The Whiskey Factory. For us not having an actual wedding planner and doing it all ourselves, Bethany and Alyssa made us feel comfortable and took so much of the extra work and stress off our plates. If you're getting married in Detroit, The Whiskey Factory - Detroit City Distillery should without a doubt be a venue to consider.
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Amy A. Sent on 02/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Love the whiskey factory!

We got married at the Whiskey Factory in September of 2023 and I can't imagine us choosing any other venue. The industrial, moody vibe was just what we wanted. We were able to customize the space; picking the tables, chairs and linens we wanted and working with the WF team to create a floor plan. So many of our guests commented on the unique atmosphere. They also couldn't stop raving about the next level DCD cocktails and delicious food through Two Unique.

The whole WF team was so kind, patient and responsive throughout the planning process. Alyssa, Amelia and Bethany were absolute pros the day of, making sure everything was running smoothly, keeping us calm and ensuring that each moment was special. I wish we could go back and do it all over again!
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Luke P. Sent on 08/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding review

Having a wedding here was like a page out of a fairy tail. This place really does make your wedding dream become a reality.
We got married in exactly 1 year to the day we were engaged. We were always adamant about having a Detroit wedding but weren’t sure where where to start. We came across the Whisky Factory and fell in love with it immediately. Booking it was one of the easiest and best decisions that we have ever made.

Whether it was when we first secured our date, the constant communication and check-ins at certain points before the wedding to make sure we were as ready as could be, or the day of, there communication, insight, and efforts made for the perfect wedding. They have an amazing event team, but have to give a special shout-out to Bethany and Amelia for running the behind the scenes work the day of. Bethany was so helpful from the start with our tasting and helping us decide on which drinks would go best. Everyone is so kind and wants you to have everything you want and dream of on your special day.

We are speechless by how beautiful the ceremony and reception turned out. Without the Whisky Factory and their amazing staff, we would not of had truly the most perfect wedding.

You cannot beat this venue. If you book with them, they are also a distillery and make all of their spirits and cocktails in house. They also have partnered with two unique and we received so many compliments from our guests that it was the best food and cocktails that they had ever had at a wedding. We couldn’t have asked for anything better in a venue and we are so beyond happy that we chose them for our most special day.

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The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery frequently asked questions

The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Clean Up
  • Glassware
  • Parking
The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Lighting
The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in flexibility.

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